Ford Heights, IL Profile
Ford Heights, IL, population 3,176, is located
in Illinois's Cook county,
about 14.0 miles from Gary and 24.0 miles from Chicago.
Through the 90's Ford Heights's population has declined by about 19%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Ford Heights has declined by about 5%. Since 2005 Ford Heights's population has declined by about 2%.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 46% |
| Females | 54% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 2% |
| African American | 96% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 2% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 7.00% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 4.00% | | Over 60: | 6.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 3,448 | N/A |
| 2001 | 3,423 | -0.73% |
| 2002 | 3,388 | -1.02% |
| 2003 | 3,344 | -1.30% |
| 2004 | 3,300 | -1.32% |
| 2005 | 3,255 | -1.36% |
| 2006 | 3,206 | -1.51% |
| 2007 | 3,177 | -0.90% |
| 2008 | 3,168 | -0.28% |
| 2009 | 3,176 | 0.25% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $17,500 |
Location
| Elevation | 635 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 1 Square Miles |
